gauge in Italian
gauge in Italian is calibro, strumento di misura, unità di misura — gauge means to measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
gauge in Italian
calibro
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
strumento di misura
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
unità di misura
A measure; a standard of measure; an instrument to determine dimensions, distance, or capacity; a standard
calibro
Any instrument for ascertaining or regulating the level, state, dimensions or forms of things
seminorma
(mathematics, analysis) A semi-norm; a function that assigns a non-negative size to all vectors in a vector space.
What does "gauge" mean?
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verb To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
"A dipstick is used to gauge the oil level in an engine."
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verb To estimate or judge, especially something hard to measure directly, like a mood or reaction.
"She watched his face carefully to gauge his reaction to the news."
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noun An instrument used for measuring, or the standard measurement itself (such as the thickness of wire or sheet metal, or the diameter of a shotgun barrel).
"The pressure gauge showed the tank was almost empty."
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gauge in a sentence
- A dipstick is used to gauge the oil level in an engine.
- Rainfall was gauged using a simple collection cylinder.
- She watched his face carefully to gauge his reaction to the news.
- It's difficult to gauge how the public will respond to the new policy.
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What is "gauge" in Italian?
"gauge" in Italian is calibro, strumento di misura, unità di misura. gauge means: To measure something precisely, especially using a dedicated instrument.
How do you use "gauge" in a sentence?
Example: "A dipstick is used to gauge the oil level in an engine." In Italian, "gauge" is calibro, strumento di misura, unità di misura.
Are there other ways to say "gauge" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 4 translations listed for "gauge": calibro, strumento di misura, unità di misura, seminorma.
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